7 Centrepiece Ideas to Try This Autumn
Settle into a new season.
Autumn is all about moving cool colours to the backseat and letting warm, rich tones take centre stage. You'll see plenty of seasonal centrepiece ideas filled with terracotta, olive and ochre. Use the colours of nature to inspire your tablescape and keep reading below for our favourite fall centrepiece ideas.
1. Be Intentional with a Decorative Tray
A decorative tray is one of the easiest ways to bring table centrepiece ideas to life thanks to their versatility and functionality. Invest in a wicker or wooden tray that will complement any season's decor. Add a fall-themed flower arrangement to create a cosy atmosphere. If you'd like to host a last-minute brunch or set up a pumpkin-carving station, simply move the entire tray to the counter for bonus space.
One of our all-time favourite autumn centrepiece ideas is to choose a single material and stick with it. This wood-themed tablescape offers a rich, warm colour which makes it feel cosy and autumnal. For a similar idea, opt for a woven leather or linen table runner as your core centrepiece material. The option to mix and match tabletop elements is easily one of the best parts of transitional decor.
Symmetry is great for some things, but a centrepiece is the perfect space to mix it up. Choose vases in various sizes to create a unique tabletop display. Play with height and materials – a glint of metallic among matte vases keeps things interesting. Bright, sea-glass-inspired vases are great for summer, but darker metallic colours pair well with the changing seasons and nature that comes with it. Keep your centrepiece from appearing uneven by sticking to an odd number of vases. We suggest three or five objects.
Once you sense that autumn has arrived, create a flower arrangement using warm colours such as pale peach and crimson. First choose a vessel such as wildflowers in a tall vase or low to the table, spilling out over the sides of a bowl. Place foliage in the vase first to create a base (olive branches and bay leaves go well with this), then add textured flowers (heleniums or goldenrod are perfect), and finally the statement flowers (think marigolds or chrysanthemums). Edit your arrangement as you go and then place it somewhere everyone can enjoy.
Clay pottery adds a warm, rustic feel. Fill terracotta planters with autumnal fruit such as apples, persimmons and figs or with small pumpkins and gourds. A simple clay or terracotta vase is perfect for a small dried floral arrangement. Keep the tabletop transitional by pairing it with modern furniture and light fixtures.
The best autumnal centrepiece ideas are in the details. Add soft lighting to our tablescapes to create a cosy atmosphere. A pair of wooden candle holders clustered together give off just the right amount of light and warmth, while their tall, thin structure won't take up too much table space.
Once the weather starts to cools down, swap out your summer sea glass, coral and driftwood for wooden or geometric sculptures, decorative books or antique finds. One statement decor item makes for the perfect conversation piece, such as a brass wishbone or hourglass.
Tip: Transform the rest of your interior for the autumn season with these 8 simple autumn home decor ideas.
